THTR 104 (3)Introduction to the TheatreIntroduction to the basic principles of theatre. Different specialties will be explored such as acting, directing, scenic and lighting design, stage management and publicity. Historical periods will be defined and representative plays will be read. V6a

THTR 105 (3)Technical TheatreIntroduction to the technical theatre: lighting, sound, set construction, scene painting and backstage management. A thorough training in scene shop functions and technical support, emphasizing practical skills. Three hours of lecture and discussion and three hours of laboratory per week.

THTR 170 (3)Theatre on FilmStudents will read the scripts and see the film adaptations of a variety of plays originally written for the stage. The course will cover both classic and modern drama. This course may be counted toward the minor in film studies. Three hours lecture/discussion and two hours lab per week. Offered alternate years. V6a

THTR 202 (3)Business and Professional SpeakingCommunication concepts and skills for use in business and professional environments. Topics covered include: problem solving, dealing with resistance to change, audience analysis, interviewing, asking questions, responding to public questions, dealing with the news media and organization of material. IIIO

THTR 205 (3)Advanced Technical TheatreAdvanced studies in the technical applications of properties, costumes, scene painting, lighting, model making and stage management. From the organization to the final product, how to bring ideas to life on the stage. Practical projects and research included.

THTR 220 (3)Computer Applications for Technical TheatreAn introduction to the basics of Computer Assisted Design (CAD), computer modeling and rendering, lighting simulation, graphic arts, sound design and editing and scanning and printing. Emphasis on establishing a foundation for further individual study and practice.

THTR 229 (2)Production and PerformanceEnsemble participation in technical production and play performance: acting, stage design and construction, stage management, make-up, publicity and backstage crew work. May be repeated for credit. V6b

THTR 230 (3)Play and Screen WritingAn introductory course in writing scripts designed for production. Students will learn dramatic structure, dialogue writing and characterization by writing several drafts of original short plays and screenplays. Offered alternate years. IIIW, V6

THTR 235 (3)Musical Theatre LiteratureThe history, literature and music of musical theatre through the 20th century, including how material is developed from novels, plays and other sources. Students will listen to, read and watch performances of classic musicals and learn the major figures who have contributed to the genre. Offered alternate years. IIIW, V6

THTR 245 (3)Contemporary DramaRepresentative plays from the contemporary theatre will be read and discussed. All plays in this course have had their original production within the last eight years. Students will learn how to analyze scripts and make judgments on their quality. Offered every third year. V2, V6

THTR 258 (3)Debate and ArgumentationThe principles and techniques in argumentative speaking and debate. Students will have the opportunity to study and analyze debate propositions, prepare arguments, research and select evidence and practice rebuttal and refutation. Offered alternate years. IIIO

THTR 261 (1)Directed StudyTopics in dramatic literature, history of the theatre or stage production pursued by individual students under supervision.

THTR 280 (3)Voice and Movement for TheatreIntensive work in the fundamentals of movement and voice for stage and camera. Includes breathing and centering techniques, posture, improvement of resonance, articulation and projection and presentation of character through movement. Offered alternate years. IIIO

THTR 290 (3)London Theatre TourStudents will spend three weeks in London, attending 12 plays and touring museums, art galleries, the Old Globe Project, theatres and arts complexes and participating in a weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon. Students will learn critical appreciatioin of theatre through written essays and discussions. This course will be offered during the summer, and carries an extra cost. Offered alternate years. V6a

THTR 310 (3)ScenographyAn introduction to the concepts and practice in all areas of scenography, including scenic design, lighting design, sound design, property design and costume design. Offered alternate years.

THTR 329 (2)Advanced Theatre ProductionStudents enrolled in this class will be assigned major acting roles or supervisory positions such as stage manager, assistant director or crew head in the mainstage theatre production. May be repeated for credit.

THTR 333 (3)History and Literature of the Theatre of the Ancient WorldThe history of theatre in ancient Greece, Rome, India, China and Japan, including the major genres and playwrights, staging, design, and production arrangements. Representative plays will be read and discussed from each period. Offered alternate years. V2, V6

THTR 334 (3)History and Literature of the Theatre of the Middle Ages and RenaissanceThe history of theatre in the Middle Ages, Elizabethan and Jacobean England and the Spanish Golden Age. It includes the major genres and playwrights, staging, design, and production arrangements. Representative plays will be read and discussed from each period. Offered alternate years. V1, V

THTR 335 (3)History and Literature of the Theatre in the 17th to 19th CenturiesThe history of theatre in Renaissance Italy, 17th-century France, Restoration England, early America, and 18th- and 19th-century Europe. It includes the major genres and playwrights, staging, design, and production arrangements. Representative plays will be read and discussed for each period. Offered alternate years. V2, V6

THTR 336 (3)History and Literature of the Theatre in the 20th and 21st CenturiesThis course includes the major genres and playwrights, staging, design, and production arrangements of the 20th and 21st centuries. Representative plays will be read and discussed in each genre and style. Offered alternate years. V1, V

THTR 341 (3)Musical Theatre TechniquesMovement, voice and acting techniques as used in the performance of musical theatre. Offered alternate years.

THTR 361 (1)Special StudySelected topics pursued by individual students or small groups of students under supervision of a member of the department.

THTR 377 (1)Internship

THTR 389 (3)Acting IIAn advanced course in acting which concentrates on Stanislavskian techniques such as textual analysis, using emotional memory and creating the illusion of the first time. Both class exercises and scene work are utilized. Offered alternate years.

THTR 392 (3)DirectingStudies in approaches to directing for the stage and camera with practical applications to one-act plays and short films directed by students. Offered alternate years.

THTR 461 (1)Independent StudySpecial topics in dramatic literature, history of the theatre, or stage production pursued by individual students under supervision.

THTR 463 (3)Senior ProjectAn independent project for the senior theatre major in acting, directing or design, This course may not be taken on a P/CR/NC grading option.